Tag: personal growth
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What My Child Taught Me About Embracing Optimism
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always considered my pessimism a badge of honor. Optimism, I thought, was for the naive. Better to be perpetually on guard for the worst outcomes, thus avoiding any nasty surprises. While an optimist might see a cloudy sky as a chance for nourishing rain, I’d brace myself for an impending deluge…
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12 Signs You’re a Fierce Single Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life as a single mother can be challenging, but it can also reveal your inner strength and resilience. After my own divorce, I’ve frequently been called a “badass,” a term I initially struggled to embrace. When I picture a badass, I imagine someone edgy and rebellious, not a 34-year-old suburban mom…
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Michael Reynolds: “Every Relationship Faces Challenges”
Get Pregnant Fast Michael Reynolds stars as a ruthless business mogul in the upcoming indie thriller, Beyond the Horizon, set to premiere on April 17. While he embraces the darker side of his roles, in reality, this Oscar and Emmy-winning actor prioritizes family above all else. After bravely battling throat cancer and navigating a public…
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The Myth of the Perfect Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Before my journey into motherhood began, I was convinced I had it all figured out. I took every prenatal class available, voraciously consumed parenting books, and confidently shared my well-formed opinions on topics ranging from breastfeeding to sleep training. I was ready to take on motherhood. Then reality hit—hard. After enduring a…
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Why Those Over 40 Should Embrace Their Age with Confidence
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the exhilaration of hitting that midpoint in the year as a child? You could finally say, “…and a half” when asked how old you were. When was the last time you felt that rush? I crossed the milestone of 40 a couple of years ago, and you know what? I embraced…
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Coming to Terms with the End of a Long-Standing Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast It’s not unusual for a childlike spat, perhaps between five-year-olds, to culminate in an emphatic declaration: “You’re no longer my friend!” There’s a certain honesty in that moment, a refreshing clarity that leaves no room for misunderstanding. But as adults, the landscape of relationships becomes far more complex. Take my friendship with…
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The Unbreakable Bond of Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast She shut the door to her room and popped a cassette of “Like a Virgin” into her well-loved boom box, adorned with stickers. As “Dress You Up” blasted through the speakers, we danced until our legs felt like jelly. With pink ballet tights tied around our chests and stuffed with socks, we…
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Embracing My IDGAF 40s While Still Caring Deeply
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the landscape of womanhood in your 40s often comes with a sense of liberation. Many of us find ourselves shedding the insecurities and pressures that once defined our 20s and 30s. It’s empowering to realize that we’ve developed a strong sense of self-awareness—we know our passions, our triggers, and how to…